Home Child Care Providers

Home Child Care Providers

Home child care providers are dedicated to nurturing the safety, well-being, and development of children in a caring and supportive environment. These compassionate professionals provide personalized child care that supports children’s physical, emotional, and social growth while giving parents peace of mind. Services are typically delivered in the family’s home or the provider’s residence, where they may also live as part of the household.

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What They Do

• Supervise and care for children in a safe and nurturing environment.

• Assist with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and hygiene.

• Plan and prepare meals and snacks for children.

• Support emotional well-being and encourage social development.

• Provide age appropriate learning activities such as reading, crafts, and play.

• Maintain a safe and healthy home environment.

• Take children to and from school, appointments, or activities.

• Follow parents’ guidance on discipline and child care practices.

• May assist with light housekeeping related to child care.

Who They Serve

• Families requiring full time or part time child care support.

• Infants and young children needing daily supervision and care.

• Children with special needs requiring individualized attention.

• Parents seeking reliable in home care for ongoing or temporary support.

​Examples of Roles

• Home child care provider

• Live in nanny

• Nanny

• Child caregiver in private home

• Family child care provider

• Babysitter

• Governess

• Child minder

• Caregiver for children with special needs

• Foster parent or foster caregiver​​​